Fort Meadow Reservoir Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex
Nearest CityMarlborough
River/StreamAssabet River
Coordinates42.37387, -71.53116

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Length325 ft
Year Completed1848 (178 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,800 acre-ft
Max Storage4,800 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,000 acre-ft
Surface Area265 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Marlborough
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDMA00449
Federal IDMA00449
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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